Nomad Nutrition

What Nomad Nutrition does

Nomad Nutrition is a Burnaby, British Columbia-based plant-based dehydrated food company founded in 2017 by Denis Mikhailov. The company produces shelf-stable, lightweight meals targeted at outdoor enthusiasts, vegans, and consumers seeking convenient plant-based nutrition, having served over 100,000 customers and shipped 700,000+ meals cumulatively.

The company's product platform is built on REVdry, a proprietary low-temperature dehydration technology licensed from the University of British Columbia and developed by Dr. Tim Durance. REVdry preserves nutrients, texture, and shelf stability without refrigeration, enabling a lightweight format suitable for backpacking, emergency preparedness, and everyday use. Nomad has extended beyond core meal pouches into adjacent product lines including Protein Shreds, Hempola, Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate, and Instant Quinoa.

Nomad operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and wholesale model. DTC channels are anchored by a Subscribe & Save program offering 20% recurring discounts, with single meals priced $7.99-$19.00 and subscription packs ranging from $34.41 to $189.00. Wholesale distribution includes premium outdoor retailers REI (140+ US stores) and Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) in Canada, alongside Sport Chek, IGA, and Vegan Supply. International DTC shipping extends to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and the United States, with US fulfillment operated out of Blaine, Washington. Capital was secured through a 2019 Dragon's Den investment from Lane; the company operates with a lean team of 1-10 employees.

Name

Nomad Nutrition

Legal name

Nomad Nutrition

Website

https://nomadnutrition.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nomad Nutrition is a Burnaby-based plant-based dehydrated food company founded in 2017, serving outdoor enthusiasts, vegans, and convenience-focused consumers with shelf-stable meals built on UBC-licensed REVdry technology, distributed via DTC subscriptions and premium outdoor retailers including REI and MEC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Adventure Dehydrated Meals

NAICS

Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Trail Nutrition & Outdoor Consumables Retail (CRAMAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dried & Dehydrated Foods Manufacturing (AFAKACAK), Plant-Based Protein Shakes & Nutritional RTD (Non-Dairy) (AFAFAEAH)

Keywords

• Plant-based dehydrated meals
• Outdoor adventure food
• Vegan camping meals
• Backpacking nutrition
• Gluten-free dehydrated food

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby, British Columbia

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: One-time product purchases through nomadnutrition.co website. Individual meals priced at $7.99-$14.00, snacks $6.99-$19.00, and bundle packs ranging from $34.41-$189.00.
2. Subscription (Subscribe & Save): Recurring subscription model offering 20% discount on all products. Customers choose delivery frequency of 30, 60, or 90 days. Subscription boxes include Ascent Pack, Power Pack, Mega Pack, and Breakfast Pack.
3. Wholesale/Retail Distribution: B2B sales through outdoor recreation retailers (REI, MEC, Sport Chek) and natural food stores. Products distributed through 100+ store locations across Canada, US, and internationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nomad Nutrition manufactures and sells plant-based, vegan, gluten-free dehydrated meals, snacks, and beverages designed for outdoor adventurers and health-conscious consumers. Products are made using proprietary REVdry dehydration technology licensed from the University of British Columbia, which preserves nutrients at a 1:1 ratio with an average 8-minute rehydration time and 36-month shelf life. Sales occur primarily through direct e-commerce (nomadnutrition.co) with a Subscribe & Save subscription model, and are complemented by wholesale distribution through outdoor recreation and natural food retailers.

Product overview

Nomad Nutrition is a plant-based dehydrated meal company offering adventure food products. The portfolio consists of single-serving dehydrated meals (Irish Shepherd's Pie, Chick'n Teriyaki Bowl, Cali Breakfast Bowl, Southwest Breakfast Skillet, Caribbean Curry, Hungarian Goulash, Kathmandu Curry, Indian Red Lentil Stew, Ukrainian Borscht, Spanish Paella), snacks and protein products (Chewy Banana Bites, Protein Shreds in multiple flavors, Protein Crumble), grains (Westcoast Hempola cereal, Original Instant Quinoa), and functional beverages (Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate). Subscription bundles include the Ascent Pack (9 half-portions), Power Pack (9 full servings), Mega Pack (18 meals), and Breakfast Pack. Bulk options include 5-serving and 10-serving bags. Apparel includes sweatshirts and t-shirts. All meals use proprietary REVdry technology and are non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Irish Shepherd's Pie A plant-based, vegan, gluten-free dehydrated single-serving meal featuring potato, onion, carrot, lentil, corn, split peas, mushroom, and seasonings, designed for outdoor adventurers seeking a full-portion main course.
• Chick'n Teriyaki Bowl A plant-based, vegan, gluten-free dehydrated single-serving meal featuring Nomad Protein Shreds Original Chick'n, rice, yam, and teriyaki glaze, marketed as a new high-protein option for outdoor adventures.
• Cali Breakfast Bowl A plant-based, vegan, gluten-free dehydrated single-serving breakfast meal featuring yams, kale, potatoes, kalamata olives, red peppers, tofu, chickpeas, and quinoa, designed for mountain or beach adventures.
• Southwest Breakfast Skillet A plant-based, vegan, gluten-free dehydrated single-serving breakfast meal featuring kidney beans, yellow split peas, potato, and southwest seasonings.
• Caribbean Curry A plant-based, vegan, gluten-free dehydrated single-serving curry meal featuring quinoa, yam, potatoes, broccoli, coconut milk, and curry spices.
• Hungarian Goulash A plant-based, vegan, gluten-free dehydrated single-serving goulash meal featuring potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, split peas, kidney beans, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
• Kathmandu Curry A plant-based, vegan, gluten-free dehydrated single-serving curry meal featuring rice noodles, potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, coconut milk, and curry powder.
• Indian Red Lentil Stew A plant-based, vegan, gluten-free dehydrated single-serving stew meal featuring potatoes, carrots, split peas, red lentils, coconut milk, and curry spices.
• Ukrainian Borscht A plant-based, vegan, gluten-free dehydrated single-serving beet soup meal featuring potatoes, cabbage, beets, carrots, kidney beans, and dill.
• Spanish Paella A plant-based, vegan, gluten-free dehydrated single-serving paella meal featuring potatoes, rice, chickpeas, corn, kalamata olives, and saffron.
• Chewy Banana Bites Organic dehydrated banana snack bites that are vegan-friendly and allergen-free, with a chewy, fluffy marshmallow-like texture, providing potassium, iron, and vitamins B6 and C; positioned as a bestselling snack.
• Protein Shreds - Original Chick'n Plant-based protein shreds with original chick'n flavor, made with REVdry technology, intended as an add-on or standalone protein source for plant-based meals.
• Protein Shreds - Not Very Peri Peri Plant-based protein shreds with peri peri spice flavor, made with REVdry technology, intended as an add-on or standalone protein source for plant-based meals.
• Protein Shreds - Southwest BBQ Plant-based protein shreds with southwest BBQ flavor, made with REVdry technology, intended as an add-on or standalone protein source for plant-based meals.
• Protein Crumble - Light Beef flavour Plant-based protein crumble with light beef flavor, made with REVdry technology, designed to add plant-based protein to meals.
• Westcoast Hempola - Original cereal A nutrient-rich cereal made with hemp seeds instead of oats, marketed as a new product offering plant-based protein and healthy fats for snacking, yogurt topping, or as a meal.
• Original Instant Quinoa The world's first organic instant quinoa, fully cooked and ready to heat and serve in 60 seconds, made from 100% organic Bolivian quinoa with no added ingredients.
• Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate A functional hot chocolate mix made with organic ceremonial-grade cacao from Peru and adaptogenic mushrooms (Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi), sweetened with coconut sugar and monk fruit.
• Sampler Pack (Ascent Pack) A sampler bundle of 9 half-portion (56g) meals across the Nomad recipe range, designed as an introduction to the product line and an entry point for new customers.
• Power Pack A bundle of 9 full-size (112g) single-serving meals covering all main Nomad recipes including the Chick'n Teriyaki Bowl, sold via subscription (Subscribe & Save) or one-time purchase.
• Mega Pack An 18-meal bulk bundle containing all available recipes in full portions, positioned for extended adventures and emergency food supply, available via subscription or one-time purchase.
• Breakfast Pack A subscription box pack featuring breakfast-focused dehydrated meals such as the Cali Breakfast Bowl and Southwest Breakfast Skillet, delivered on a 30/60/90-day cadence.
• 5-Serving Bulk Bag A 5-serving (560g) bulk bag of dehydrated meals designed for sharing on trips or for multi-day expeditions.
• 10-Serving Bulk Bag A 10-serving (1120g) bulk bag of dehydrated meals designed for extended group trips, long expeditions, or emergency supply.
• Nomad Shadow Sweatshirt A branded crew-neck sweatshirt available in sizes S through XXL, sold as part of the Nomad Nutrition merch shop for brand-loyal customers.
• Nomad Logo T-shirt A branded logo t-shirt available in sizes S through XXL, sold as part of the Nomad Nutrition merch shop for brand-loyal customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36-month shelf life for most products
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational retail partnership with 140+ US store locations. REI is a major outdoor recreation cooperative and key distribution channel reaching target customers at point of purchase.
• MEC (Mountain Equipment Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary Canadian outdoor recreation retailer with 20+ store locations. Strategic partnership for Canadian market presence and brand alignment with outdoor community.
• University of British Columbia / Dr. DurancecoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed REVdry technology developed at UBC by Dr. Durance. This proprietary dehydration technology was perfected for commercial use approximately a decade ago and is the foundation of Nomad's product differentiation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MaryJanesFarm: MaryJanesFarm makes organic, farm-direct dehydrated and freeze-dried meals and snacks for outdoor and emergency use. Closely comparable to Nomad Nutrition on organic/clean-ingredient positioning and outdoor + preparedness use cases.
• Mountain House: Mountain House is the leading North American freeze-dried outdoor/adventure meal brand offering meals across a broad assortment including breakfast, entrées, and desserts sold through outdoor specialty and mass retail. It is the closest scale competitor to Nomad Nutrition in the dehydrated adventure-meal category.
• Good To-Go: Good To-Go produces chef-driven dehydrated meals designed for outdoor adventures, with a focus on real, recognizable ingredients and gluten-free options. Directly comparable to Nomad Nutrition's positioning around taste-forward, premium dehydrated meals.
• Backpacker's Pantry: Backpacker's Pantry makes organic, gourmet dehydrated and freeze-dried backpacking meals and breakfasts and is widely distributed through outdoor and natural food retailers. Comparable to Nomad Nutrition as a specialty outdoor-meal brand with overlapping wholesale channels and plant-based/organic options.
• AlpineAire Foods: AlpineAire produces freeze-dried and dehydrated meals, beverages, and desserts for backpacking, emergency preparedness, and long-term storage. Comparable to Nomad Nutrition in product format and adjacent use cases (adventure + emergency preparedness) with overlapping wholesale distribution.
• Peak Refuel: Peak Refuel offers high-protein, freeze-dried backpacking meals targeted at outdoor enthusiasts and is sold through outdoor specialty retail. Competes in the same dehydrated outdoor-meal category and channels as Nomad Nutrition, though anchored on protein content rather than plant-based.

Broad incumbents

• Patagonia Provisions: Patagonia Provisions is the food arm of Patagonia, producing outdoor-focused shelf-stable meals, grains, and snacks with a sustainability emphasis. Comparable to Nomad Nutrition as an outdoor-lifestyle food brand with overlapping values-led positioning, though much broader and well-funded.

Emerging players

• Heather's Choice: Heather's Choice is a small, Alaska-based maker of organic, gluten-free dehydrated backpacking meals. Comparable to Nomad Nutrition as a smaller, premium-positioned competitor with a similar product format and customer base.
• Outdoor Herbivore: Outdoor Herbivore is a small-batch maker of vegan dehydrated backpacking meals targeted at plant-based outdoor enthusiasts. Directly comparable to Nomad Nutrition's plant-based outdoor-meal positioning but operates at smaller scale with a narrower distribution footprint.

Others

• Honey Stinger: Honey Stinger makes organic energy foods (gels, chews, waffles) targeted at endurance athletes and outdoor consumers and is widely distributed through outdoor specialty and natural food retail. Adjacent to Nomad Nutrition through shared outdoor/endurance consumer and channel overlap, though it focuses on energy fueling rather than full meals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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